JeffreyJ.Zucco

1984-2012AGAWAM- Jeffrey John Zucco, age 27, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, on May 11, 2012 after a brief illness. Jeffrey was born in Southwick on May 23, 1984; but was a lifelong resident of Agawam. He was a 2002 graduate of Agawam High School; also attending STCC and Westfield State University. He had a deep love of music and enjoyed attending Music Festivals, including Bonnaroo, Crossroads Guitar Festival, Litchfield Jazz Fest, StrangeCreek, Camp Creek, and The Gathering of the Vibes. Jeffrey was an accomplished guitarist, who enjoyed playing for friends and sitting in with local bands. He was a big fan and loyal supporter of his brother Tim's band, The Big Sway. Passionate about history, Jeffrey was very knowledgeable about the events of World War II.He will be remembered for his keen sense of humor; and his loyalty to family and friends. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved parents, Frank J. Jr. and Donna (Payne) Zucco ; loving brother, Tim Zucco all of Agawam; adored maternal grandfather, Daniel Payne of Agawam; cherished aunts and uncles, Danielle (Payne) and Steven Foint of Agawam, Doreen Payne-Mahala and Jay Mahala of Springfield, Michael Payne of Chicopee, Nancy Zucco of Westfield, Joseph Zucco of Westfield; loving cousins, Brian Zucco of Albany, NY, Barry Zucco of Deerfield Beach, FL, Kate Zucco of Westfield, Darryl Lamagdeleine and Joe Lamagdeleine both of Westfield; devoted friends, Andy Alberti and his wife Becky, Rick Cilimberg all of Agawam; Kurt Pfeffer and his wife Amanda of Westfield, Dan Rackliffe and his girl friend Tiffani Sherbo of Chicopee, Andrew Mutti of Japan, Brian Maguire of Manhattan, NY, Jeff Oakes of Agawam. Jeffrey will now join in everlasting life his adored paternal grandparents, Frank Sr. and Frances Zucco and his adored maternal grandmother, Louise Payne.The family will gather to receive friends in the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam (413) 786-2600 on Wednesday (May 16th) from 4:00 to 8:00PM.Funeral services will be held on Thursday (May 17th). Everyone is asked to assemble in the funeral home by 8:45 AM for ceremonies which will begin at 9:00 AM. This will be followed by a procession to St. John the Evangelist Church, Agawam for a Liturgy of Christian Burial, celebrated at 10:00 AM.. Jeffrey will then be laid to rest in the Agawam Center Cemetery, Agawam. If you prefer, expressions of sympathy in Jeffrey's memory may be made to Community Music School of Springfield, 127 State St., Springfield, MA 01103 or to Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101. www.forastierefuneralhome.com

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